TOXIC TOUR

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Journey into the heart of the Ecuadorian Amazon, where humanity’s thirst for oil is pushing deeper into nature’s few remaining unspoiled fortresses. ‘Toxic Tour’ traces oil’s devastating legacy in northern Ecuador to map out what could happen to the rest of the country’s Amazonian reserves if oil companies begin drilling there. At risk is not just one of the most biodiverse places on Earth, but also some of the few remaining uncontacted tribes humanity has left.

Born in Venezuela, raised in Southern California, Ben began his career in VR filmmaking with RYOT in 2015. He's shot VR in a dozen countries around the world and helped build RYOT into one of the most watched 360° news networks in the world.

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As a filmmaker & designer, René produced the acclaimed comedy show Backpack Picnic, directed the feature documentary The King of Texas, sold a TV pilot to MTV, designed 5 products & founded 2 companies.